Lagos-based lawyer and human rights activist Chukwudi Nneke, has filed an originating summons in the High Court of Anambra State, challenging the constitutionality of the state’s Burial/Funeral Ceremonial Control Law of 2019.
The lawsuit, filed against the Anambra State Government, seeks to have several sections of the law declared null and void, citing violations of individuals’ freedom of religion and fundamental rights.
He contends that many communities in Anambra State have long-standing customs and traditions regulating burial activities that are not repugnant to natural justice, equity, and good conscience.
Nneke submits that by enacting the law, especially provisions bordering on people’s religious beliefs, the Anambra State House of Assembly overstepped its legislative powers and infringed on fundamental rights.
He cites previous court rulings that denying students the right to wear hijabs and compelling National Youth Service Corps members to wear trousers against their beliefs constitute a violation of their religious freedoms.
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